How the Government can lower development costs Housing and Government debt seem to be ignored by the Budget and pundits alike. Why when the two are linked I don’t … Continue reading State Infrastructure Banks and Housing – Take 2
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New Bylaws for Indoor Domestic Fires
Important information From Auckland Council New bylaw for indoor domestic fires Auckland Council’s Governing Body today approved a new bylaw that sets out rules for how Aucklanders can use … Continue reading New Bylaws for Indoor Domestic Fires
May Finance and Performance Committee Digests: Land Cleared for Hotel Development
What Councillors decided to do with your money Yesterday the Finance and Performance Committee met to discuss various financial policies. From Auckland Council: Finance and Performance considers disposals and … Continue reading May Finance and Performance Committee Digests: Land Cleared for Hotel Development
Krispy Kreme Opens in Manukau 2018
All things donut evil + New Tavern opening I had mentioned a while ago that Krispy Kreme was coming to Manukau City Centre. Well it has been confirmed with … Continue reading Krispy Kreme Opens in Manukau 2018
Government Announces Housing. Wait WHAT Housing?
Government Tinkers While Auckland Burns Yesterday the Government decided to announce that it was going to build some homes to try to tackle the housing crisis. Here is the … Continue reading Government Announces Housing. Wait WHAT Housing?
Metro Schools, Pukekohe Electrification, Airport Lines: What is National Doing?
National going urban? Underneath National’s Alfred Ngaro’s stupid comments threatening Non Government Organisations at the recent National Party Regional Convention in Auckland there were some surprises that had come out … Continue reading Metro Schools, Pukekohe Electrification, Airport Lines: What is National Doing?
Takapuna Apartment Development Example of Unitary Plan Working
THAB Zone working as intended Yesterday the Herald ran a story of a medium-sized apartment complex hitting public notification before its resource consent is granted. The complex is in … Continue reading Takapuna Apartment Development Example of Unitary Plan Working
Live Stream to Council Planning Committee. Congestion Free Network 2.0 Presented Today
Greater Auckland to present CFN 2.0 The team at Greater Auckland will be presenting the Congestion Free Network 2.0 to the Auckland Council Planning Committee today. The Live Stream … Continue reading Live Stream to Council Planning Committee. Congestion Free Network 2.0 Presented Today
A Matter of Priorities: How Would You Spend $53m?
Galling or prudent? The announcement of $53m to be spent at the World Expo in 2020 managed to rile both sides of the political spectrum up one way or … Continue reading A Matter of Priorities: How Would You Spend $53m?
Three New Auckland Transport Directors + New Co-Option Appointed
Ex Finance Minister amongst new Directors to Auckland Transport Three new directors appointed to Auckland Transport board Former Finance Minister Sir Michael Cullen, Mary-Jane Daly and Kylie Clegg have … Continue reading Three New Auckland Transport Directors + New Co-Option Appointed
Talking Southern Auckland 